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From the Principal Governing Council meets on the second Tuesday each month during term time. A full Dear Parents, Caregivers, Staff and Students list of members is listed below: Student Leaders Mathew Barley Caillin Millar I would like to congratulate the following Hazel Bashford Ngaire Millar student leaders on their election. Chris Cann Andrew Neale School Captain Caillin Millar Tony Cheyne Paul Paris School Captain Thao Dang Kaaren Dahl Angus Paton Vice Captain Lucia Van Sebille Thao Dang Robyn Prest Vice Captain Kyron Weetra Kerry Friedrichs Pam Telfer Each week I will be meeting with Caillin and Peter Handsworth Markus Trezise Thao to ensure that I am aware of the issues of Jane Kettle Mark Leahy concern to our students. Casual vacancy to be fi lled. 2011 Student Reports Eden Park Garden The student reports for 2011 will convey I would like to thank the following people for information about the progress of each their work in the gardens at Eden Park on individual student. A report will be issued at Saturday 5th March. Chris Cann, Beth Parkin, the end of each term for all Year 8-11 students Mark Leahy, Therese Sparbier, Jill Woodlands, and Year 12 students will receive a report at Ros Blue, Sharon Ouwerkerk, Peter Turner, the end of the fi rst three terms. Vanessa Timbrell and Markus Trezise. The next Year 8-11 student reports will have written meeting is Saturday 2nd April at 9.00am comments in Terms One and Three and and will include working on the NW corner Year 12 student reports will all have written beds and some new planting and some comments. These reports will also contain a transplanting. There is a wide range of jobs grade and attitude indicator. including pruning, weeding, carting rubbish, digging etc. and volunteers on hand that can In Terms Two and Four the Year 8-11 advise if needed. You don’t have to stay for reports will contain brief information about the full 3 hours, even an hour is a help. If you each student’s progress highlighting their

Newsletter can’t come a donation for purchasing new grade, attitude, ability to meet deadlines, plants would help Eden Park. study habits, productivity and cooperation. 2011 BigPond Film Festival Term One reports will be distributed Wednesday April 6th, with the parent teacher The Festival, offi cially opened by the Premier interview evening to be held Wednesday of South Australia, the Hon. Mike Rann, April 13th. commenced with the world premiere screening of Bob Connolly and Sophie Raymond’s Governing Council highly anticipated documentary MRS CAREY’S Governing Council had its fi rst meeting for CONCERT, followed by a surprise live 2011 on Tuesday 8th February. The following performance by Emily Sun, the brilliant student offi cers were elected. featured in the fi lm who was accompanied by the Marryatville High School Orchestra. Chairperson Markus Trezise Assistant Chairperson Peter Handsworth Mark Leahy PRINCIPAL Secretary still to be elected Treasurer Mathew Barley

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From the Principal (cont) Expanding State High Schools On February 25th I wrote to parents and caregivers to keep them informed of developments. A copy of that letter appears below: Dear Parents and Caregivers In February’s Newsletter I provided an update in relation to the Expanding State High Schools initiative. In order to keep you informed of developments, I would like to report on an Extraordinary Governing Council meeting which was held on 22 February 2011. The purpose of this meeting was for Governing Council to access accurate information from the architects and DECS representatives about all the options for the proposed building program and to then attempt to identify a preferred position(s) with a view to making a fi nal decision by the end of Term 1. At the meeting the Architects outlined 8 possible options and answered clarifying questions. The following is a summary of the options. Option 1: A new 2 storey building adjacent to the existing gymnasium that incorporates science, clean technologies and replacement space for demolished buildings. Option 2: A new 2 storey building in front of the main building that incorporates science, clean technologies, replacement space for art and a new entrance and reception. Option 3: A new 3 storey building on the site of the existing technical studies building that incorporates science, clean technologies and replacement space for technical studies. Option 4: A new 2 or 3 storey building located between First Creek and the music building that incorporates science and clean technologies. Option 5: A new 2 storey building located on the Eden Park campus. The development would require the demolition and replacement of existing transportable buildings and the loss of car parking space currently leased adjacent to Loreto College. Option 6: A new 2 storey building located on one of the southern ovals (hockey pitch or cricket nets) that incorporates science and clean technologies. Option 7: A new 6 storey building above the car park outside the gym built on an E-W alignment. Option 8: Similar to Option 1, a 3 storey building above the existing car park, north of the tennis courts, built on a North- South alignment. If the gym car parking space were to be no longer required (requiring other spaces to be found on site) then the building could use the entire ground fl oor and the car park area north of the gym would be returned to a pedestrian space. Following discussion and clarifying questions, Governing Council recognised that Options 3,4,5,6 and 7 were impractical for a range of educational, fi nancial and logistical reasons. It was recognised that Option 8 was a variation of Option 1. The following motion was passed: “Recognising that a straw poll of Governing Council was 8 vs 5 in favour of option 8 vs option 2, Governing Council resolves that both options are carried forward for further consideration and to seek further feedback from staff, community and students”. The Meeting clarifi ed that at this point it was only expressing a current point of view without cementing a position. The decision is to be made on April 12 after signifi cant staff and community information sessions. It was agreed that a Community Information Session will be conducted in late March. Details will be fi nalised at the Governing Council meeting on 8 March and then announced. Yours sincerely Mark Leahy Principal – Marryatville High School

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Hanoi Department of Education In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding four teachers from Marryatville, Robyn Prest, David Leaders’ Training & Development McVicar, David Goodwin and Doug Robertson, travelled to Hanoi during November last year for four weeks. A three-year Memorandum of Robyn Prest and Doug Robertson were based at Hanoi Understanding between International Amsterdam High School. David Goodwin and David McVicar were at Chu Van An High School. The above Education Services (IES), Department of teachers delivered training and development for teachers Education and Children’s Services (DECS) as well as running workshops for leaders and offi cials. South Australia and Hanoi Department of They also taught students using Australian teaching methodology. Education and Training (DoET), was signed The workshop was delivered to 70 participants and on the 1 March 2010 included the following topics: The terms of the Memorandum of Understanding allows for • The Australia education system educational cooperation through the delivery of leader/ teacher training programs and student and teacher • Challenges of global integration exchange programs. • Teaching methodologies and teacher preparation International In accordance with this three-year plan, Marryatville High • Micro-teaching lesson- Mathematics School has delivered two full day training programs for Hanoi Leaders, one in 2010 and the other in 2011. Senior Leaders at Marryatville delivered a comprehensive program including topics such as: • International education and the impact on schools • Preparing students as global citizens /internationalising the curriculum • Managing performance of staff • Financial management • Assessment & reporting • Behaviour management/changing and diverse nature of students

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Speech delivered to the 2011 students who were born in Australia and students from other countries. What I like is that in Australia Hanoi Leaders’ Delegation. I am able to choose my subjects and there are many more subjects to choose from. - Anh Thu Nguyen BUI I heard about the SRC and liked the idea of being My name is At and I am an international part of a student body that helps students. The SRC student from Vietnam. I decided that I stands for Student Representative Council. The role of the SRC is to be the voice of students. There are wanted to go to Australia because I wanted representatives from each year level and we talk to to learn about life and studying in Australia. the students and take their concerns to the teachers Also I wanted to become a global citizen who are in charge of the SRC. The SRC also does and increase my knowledge about such things as fund raising and organises The Big Day In. I am one of the International SRC members. Australian as well as other cultures. It is important for International Students to have I chose to study at Marryatville because it has a representation on the SRC. reputation of being a highly academic school.

International Being on the SRC has helped me improve my This meant that I could achieve my goal of becoming organisation and leadership skills. I have also made a successful business woman after I completed a friendships with local students. degree at university. Also when I looked on the website the school looked beautiful and it is also All in all I have achieved many of my goals by close to the city. My parents felt that Adelaide is a coming to study at Marryatville High. I have safe city for me to live and study in. improved both my written and oral language. I have learnt important life skills such as developing good When I came to Adelaide I lived with a host family. interpersonal, organisational and negotiating skills. They were very kind to me but it was very diffi cult at fi rst living with people who are not my parents. I also had to learn about eating new food and the way western families live. But I soon became used to Year 12 Results living with my host family and felt more comfortable in their home. The majority of International students were Now that I am 18 and in year 12 I applied to live extremely successful and many were offered independently. I fi rst lived with my mother who came places at Universities in Australia. to Adelaide this year to support me in my year 12 Congratulations to: studies. She will return to Vietnam in April. I will miss Ki Yoon KIM who achieved an ATAR of 99.9. He also her but I am excited about living independently and achieved Merits in Chemistry, ESL and Physics. making my own decisions. Ki Yoon has won one of two “Outstanding Studying at Marryatville has been an interesting International Student” Scholarships to study Electrical experience. When I fi rst arrived I was in the Intensive Engineering at the University of Adelaide. Secondary English class. In this class I improved both my written and oral English. I also learnt about the Young Nang JUNG who achieved an ATAR of culture of Australia and how to study here. Study in 99.65 She also achieved Merits in ESL Studies Australia is different to Vietnam. In Australia there is and Mathematics Application Young Nang is a lot more group work, independent research and studying the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science oral presentations. The ISEC class is quite small and (Medical Imaging) at UniSA. the teachers are very experienced and understand Haochen LU who achieved a Merit in Mathematical our needs. Studies. Hoachen is studying Engineering/ When I was ready I moved into mainstream Commerce Double Degree at the University classes. At fi rst it was a shock because the classes of Sydney. were bigger and there is a lot more work to get QINLEMEIGE who achieved a Merit in ESL. through. Now I feel more confi dent and I manage to complete my work when it is due. I enjoy mixing with

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International Education Work Shadowing Program for 25 China Teaching Visits Principals from Shandong China The International Education China Teaching 25 Principals from Shandong, China, visit was established by Marryatville High visited Marryatville High School on Thursday November the 25th for a half day training and School in 2005 to provide opportunities development program. They were welcomed by for teachers at Marryatville High School to Kerry Friedrichs and then toured the school. work in one of our sister schools in China. The half-day training programme consisted of talks Last year two teachers, Manuel Pontikinas by Senior Leaders on Assessment and Reporting, the School Life Program and Internationalising the and Carl Matthews, visited and taught at school curriculum. Shanghai Wei Yu Middle School for four Four principals, Mr Sun Zhengjun, Mr Cui Jingyong, weeks at the end of the year. Mr Liu Jinshui and Mr Cui Renbo, from the above To date 32 teachers from Marryatville have group were then involved in a work shadowing visited our Sister schools in China. As part of the program at Marryatville from Monday 29th program they teach English lessons as well as share November – Thursday 2nd December. International information about Australian history and culture. They met with a variety of leaders, coordinators and These visits strengthen and extend the relationships teachers to gain an understanding of many which already exist between Marryatville High topics, such as the Australian education system, School and our sister schools. It also assists in the SA educational reform, daily operations of our sharing of cultural and social perspectives between school and the issues and challenges schools our schools. have today. On their return each of the teachers gave a After their visit they expressed their satisfaction presentation on their visit and their insights into in having gained such a good insight and teaching in Chinese schools. understanding of the processes and policies at As well 20 teachers from China have visited Marryatville High through meeting with a variety Marryatville to undertake training and development of school personnel. in our teaching methodology. Last year Miss WANG Yue Hua and Miss JIAO Wen Wei from Wei YU Middle School in Shanghai visited and taught at Marryatville for two weeks. They spoke to classes about Chinese culture, history and the Chinese curriculum. The sister school relationships have fostered the development of mutual understandings and the building of relationships through the sharing of resources and the exchange of information.

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Short Study Tours Study Abroad Programs: Marryatville hosted two short study tours last year. One of the Programs offered at Marryatville One was from Koshikawa Secondary Education High is the Study Abroad Program. School and the other from Ritsumeikan Junior This program gives International students the opportunity High School, both from Japan. to experience the life, language and culture of South Australia. The main emphasis of this program is for students While at Marryatville, the Japanese students lived with to improve their English language skills. These students are Marryatville homestay families. This gave the Japanese not here to do SACE. The majority of students who come students a wonderful opportunity to experience the culture on this Program are from Brazil and Germany. Below are and lifestyle of Australian families. We are extremely some comments made by our Brazilian and German grateful to the families who so graciously opened their students about their study at Marryatville. homes to the Japanese students. “I came to Marryatville fi ve weeks ago and I really enjoy The program consists of extensive English lessons, as well it. One of the reasons I chose Marryatville is because as integrated lessons in subjects such as Japanese and of the TENNIS Program. When I read the description Physical Education. The students also attended Marryatville of the school on the website I was sure I would have

International Primary School to demonstrate Japanese cultural activities. an awesome time. I came to Australia to get to know a As well they visited the Central Museum, the Aboriginal different culture as we do not have many International Museum, the Botanic Gardens and Cleland Wildlife Park students at my school. I also wanted to learn about the The visits culminated in a Sayonara farewell party attended beautiful environment of Australia” - Marieke Bayer Eynck by both the Japanese students and their homestay families. “I came to Australia because it is such an amazingly cultural continent. I also like the accent. I chose Marryatville because I am quite interested in music and I really wanted to go to Adelaide.” - Mona Schafer “I came to Australia last year (2010) in July. I wanted to learn English, broaden my experiences and get to know another culture. I also think that Australia has an amazing environment! I chose to go to Marryatville High School, because it is a specialist music school and also offers a lot Intensive Secondary English Course of sports and languages. Furthermore I like the location of MHS, the suburb is pleasant and it is close to the city.” This course is provided for International - Annika Jasmer students who need to increase their English “I came to Australia, because my elder sister Lisa attended language profi ciency before entering a high Marryatville 10 years ago. She told me about her time here where she had the time of her life. So I really wanted school program. The students will remain to come to Australia to have the same experience. What I in this class for between 10-40 weeks love about Australia is the way of life, the open-minded depending on their English language skills. people and the multi-cultural cities.” - Leonie Brueckner They are tested when they arrive and then “Since I was a child, I thought that Australia was a fantastic country, so I decided to do an exchange here. on a regular basis to chart their progress. This is a great opportunity and I’m learning things that The main aim in the ISEC Course is to improve student will be very important in my life. I’m loving the school, language so that they feel comfortable using English and it’s so much better than the Brazilian Schools and will begin to take risks with language. The students also everyday I learn something new about Australian culture.” learn about Australian culture, study and organisational - Renan De Lima Vilela skills and different teaching methodologies. “I came to Australia to learn about the Australian culture When the students fi rst arrive they participate in an and to improve my English. I’m enjoying this experience Induction Programme. On this day they are involved in because every day I learn something new and I’m “getting to know you” activities, a talk by the police on becoming more independent. I’m really happy to be at strategies to keep safe in Adelaide and visits to the Central Marryatville, it is a great school.” - Manuella Populo Market as well as International Education Services. “I came to Australia to improve my English, study at this These students study the following seven subjects: English great school and enjoy this amazing country. I’m enjoying as a Second Language, Australian Studies, Mathematics, the weather, the beaches the people and the school.” Science, Resource Based Learning, Health and Physical - Henrique Marques-Naegele Education and an Online Course. Marryatville High School Newsletter I Issue 2 I March 2011 6 Issue 2 March 2011

2011 BigPond Adelaide Music Captains Film Festival As a parting gift, former music coordinator Sam Hordern donated a merit board for the Stables foyer. This board On February 24th Adelaide was buzzing as hundreds will list the names of the two Music Captains chosen each of national and international fi lmmakers, fi lm industry year from the year 12 music student cohort. fi gures and talent fi lled the city for the opening night gala of the 2011 BigPond (BAFF). This year’s, and inaugural captains are Emily Ravenscroft The Festival, offi cially opened by the Premier of South and Angus Mason. Emily is studying: Solo Performance, Australian, the Hon Mike Rann, commenced with the Music Individual Study, Music in Context, and world premiere screening of Bob Connolly and Sophie Musicianship and participates in the Concert Choir, Raymond’s highly anticipated documentary MRS CAREY’S and Chamber Choir. CONCERT, followed by a surprise live performance by Angus is studying: Solo Performance, Composition and Emily Sun, the brilliant student featured in the fi lm who was Arranging, Music in Context, and Musicianship and accompanied by the Marryatville High School Orchestra. participates in the Percussion Ensemble, and Big Band. Actor JUDY DAVIS was presented with the Award, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the These students were selected by the SIMC staff because of Australian fi lm industry; Fred Schepisi gave a testimonial to their leadership potential, positive commitment to the music Judy Davis and WOODY ALLEN sent in a video tribute. program, and academic success. Each year there will be

Music News one male and one female student chosen. After the screening of Mrs Carey’s Concert soloist Emily Sun and the Marryatville High School orchestra appeared Their responsibilities will include active participation in the orchestra pit in front of the big screen. Emily in music centre events, music student representation, and the orchestra performed the fi nale of Tchaikovsky’s student mentoring, and representing the SIMC at violin concerto. This work is challenging for any soloist, offi cial functions. but Emily’s performance demonstrated why her talents have even been recognised by the Royal Academy of Music in London for which she has been offered a full scholarship. The orchestra, under the baton of the Head of Music Aldis Sils, had three weeks to learn and rehearse the music for this event. It is only one of a handful of school orchestras in Australia that would have been able to achieve this level of excellence within this short time frame, and without extra resources. This achievement is a testament of to the high musical and educational outcomes achieved by Marryatville’s music centre, staff and students. Marryatville High School continues to seek support from the wider community in order to continue to provide excellence in music education and high level performance opportunities for its students. It thanks BAFF and Katrina Sedgwick, former MHS Special Music student, for giving Angus Mason, Sam Hordern, Emily Ravenscroft the orchestra the opportunity to participate in the festivities of the Gala opening night. Youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYWVIEyqxzw

Music Faculty

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Music Ensembles

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Before Chamber Choir Recorder Ens School

Pops Vocal Girls’ Choir Pops Vocal Boys Percussion Ens Lunch Big Band III Junior Guitar Ens Jazzit Choir Baroque Ens Recorder Ens Jam packed

Big Band I School Orchestra After Chamber Orch Junior Choir Big Band II Studio Strings Junior Band School Senior Band Concert Choir Flute Ensemble Senior Guitar Ens

The extra-curricular music ensembles are very busy rehearsing for upcoming events. There is still room in a Music News number of ensembles for interested students if they would like to join. There are both junior/beginner ensembles and ensembles for advanced players available. Please talk to the directors of the ensembles or Ms Bowden / Mr Sils as soon as possible for further information if interested. Students not learning music are also encouraged to participate. The extra-curricular ensembles are directed by MHS music staff, IMS staff, or SIMC music tutors.

Instrumental Music Lessons A reminder goes out for students to remember to check their instrumental lesson times and to attend lessons prepared with instruments / music. Each student should have this term’s instrumental timetable stuck in their diary.

Upcoming Events

April 1st (Fri) – W9 May 4th (Wed) – W1 Jazz Cabaret – Latvian Hall Special Music information evening – The Stables Selected extra curricular choirs Potential Special Music students and parents Big Bands and combos May 6th – 8th (Fri – Sun) – W1 7:00 – 10:30 – Mt. Gambier April 11th (Mon) – W11 Big Bands I and II Primary Schools Concert (Choral) – The Forge May 15th (Sun) – W2 Selected extra curricular choirs Open Day – MHS 11:30 – 12:30 Selected ensembles in open rehearsal or April 11th (Mon) – W11 performance Choral Concert – Pilgrim Church 10:00 – 2:00 All extra curricular choirs, Senior choir May 16th (Mon) – W3 7:00 – 9:30 Special Music (Music II) new student application CLOSING DATE

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Something else which I enjoyed participating in was the Rotary Club Speech debates. As a group we got to discuss various topics The National Youth Science Forum-inspirational, from GM foods to biotechnology as well as countless motivational, amazing… All of these words are correct other topical issues. I found that I was able to express if someone were to describe this forum. But to me, such my passion for opinions for science which in turn gave words cannot even begin to sum up the best two weeks me a sense of freedom to speak what I actually thought. of my life. To me, NYSF was a life-changing experience The “Participant’s Forum” was something else I particularly which allowed me to test-drive careers I had a fascination enjoyed. We had two topics to debate: “Should the for, whilst connecting me with a group of like minded- world become vegetarian?” and “Are males becoming enthusiastic, passionate young individuals who are now redundant?” As you can tell, there would’ve been a lot of my closest friends and possibly future colleagues. arguing regarding the second social topic! If we discuss what the goal of the NYSF is, everyone would In addition to everything I learnt during the two weeks, agree that it helps students going into year 12 to plan their especially about the sciences driving innovation, I gained futures with maximum effectiveness-and it most certainly lifelong friendships through numerous social events which did! NYSF exposed me to a wide range of careers which the NYSF program held. I really enjoyed the disco where really sparked an interest for me. As I was in “Florey” the my fl oor group came as scientifi c fairies and of course, biomedicine group, I got to do DNA profi ling at ANU, the bush dance – evacuating the dance fl oor NYSF style one of Australia’s top universities and research institutes! was a true highlight! Best of all, I met the most incredible, I also got to go to the CSIRO plant and molecular biology enthusiastic people who are a network for me to draw on lab, The Australian Institute of Sport, The John Curtin at University and the rest of my life. This was truly the best School of Medical Research and the Pathology section part of NYSF.

Science News of Canberra Hospital. All of these amazing “lab visits” I am still suffering from post NYSF depression, but were a real eye-opener as to what career I would be most in saying that, I have learnt and gained so much. interested in pursuing in the near future. Before coming to NYSF I wanted to study medicine. Furthermore, everyone on session got to attend a video After I returned I still want to pursue this career, but I conference at Questacon with CERN-the European now understand that I am doing it for the right reasons. Organization for Nuclear Research, and a laser seminar by I also know that there are many pathways to get into Professor Hans Bachor. Although I’m not doing Physics this medicine other than the undergraduate pathway. If all year, I learnt so many new concepts. I was also fascinated else fails, I can always do a general science degree and how so many people work in different ways to improve our then complete post-graduate study. I know that if you’re future. These were only two of the many people I met who passionate about something you can always fi nd a way to inspired me during my NYSF experience. achieve your dreams. I would also like to say a big thank you to the Rotary Club of Burnside – without your support Apart from the obvious science aspects, NYSF also helped I would have never been able to embark on this amazing me to unravel the confusion of University enrolments and journey, especially to Mr Wall, Sian Hay, Marryatville courses. The staffi es clearly explained the entire application High School and my parents. So, now if anyone asks me processes, through to scholarship and even international how I found the NYSF experience, I would just simply say: opportunities. I also appreciated how NYSF ran specifi cally “It changed my life.” designed workshops to sharpen my competitive skills through the mock job application and interview and many talks about public speaking and other leadership qualities.

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SACE - Deadlines, Extensions, Extensions may be sought if any of the following apply: • Illness or injury supported by a note from parents and Zero Marks or medical certifi cate The Marryatville High School deadline policy is • Emotional impairment or family crisis supported consistent with the requirements placed on us by by a note from staff or parents DECS and The SACE Board. The full details of these • Schoolwork overload supported by evidence from requirements can be found on the SACE Board staff, parents, or school counsellor (with forward Website. The general principle is that schools keep planning by staff and students this should be a strictly to deadlines so that students do not get rare occurrence) any unfair advantage by taking extra time when completing work (or disadvantage others who • Misadventure (an unforeseen, unavoidable completed the task on time). disaster beyond the students’ control) prevents work from being completed by the deadline. Summative assessment tasks are used to calculate the fi nal SACE Grade. There are two main types of • Technological breakdown, providing the student summative assessment. The fi rst is where the work can provide suffi cient evidence of work already in is spread out over a period of time, usually several progress/close to completion eg. (drafts/back up). weeks, and students work towards a defi nite The following are guidelines for granting an extension: deadline for work to be submitted. The second is • Where the student knows in advance that, usually in the form of tests or exams which have a for genuine reasons, the deadline cannot be defi nite date on which the task will be completed. met or they will be absent on the day then they can The SACE Board policy states that “schools be approach the teacher to negotiate an extension.

SACE Deadlines advised that assignments or work requirements not • All extensions must be negotiated at least 24 presented by fi nal deadlines must be awarded a hours in advance. zero (0) or “not completed” for records of students’ summative achievements.” • Granting of an extension is not automatic. A deadline is the latest, agreed time at which a • An absence during the period of time allowed piece of work can be submitted for assessment. for an assignment does not automatically entitle The following extract is from the Marryatville High a student to an extension. This must be negotiated School Deadline Policy: prior to the due date. 1. A score of zero (0) will be recorded if a • Extensions will not be granted if requested on the deadline, or renegotiated deadline, is not met. actual due date itself. The length of an extension will depend upon individual circumstances. 2. All tasks must be submitted by the stated deadline unless an extension has been negotiated with the • Absence at the time of the deadline for events teacher at least 24 hours beforehand. of the student’s own choosing such as non-school (see Granting An Extension below) activities, or family holiday will not receive an extension or alternative consideration. 3. All work must be handed to the appropriate teacher. • Students who miss deadlines set by SSABSA for 4. The responsibility for seeking an extension to externally assessed tasks (such as exams) may be a deadline rests with the student. A student with able to apply to SSABSA for Special Provisions. repeated absences on dates when work is due They will need strong supporting evidence. may be refused an extension, or may be asked to provide a medical certifi cate for absences. Unfortunately, some students ask parents to write notes on the day, explaining why the work cannot 5. If a new deadline is negotiated it becomes the fi nal be handed up on time. This is not an acceptable deadline and no further extension will be allowed. practice and extensions will not be granted. 6. Absence at the time of a deadline does not result Please contact your Year Level Manager or in an automatic extension. A score of zero will be Assistant Principal if you require further information recorded. Students who submit evidence for or clarifi cation. legitimate absence can negotiate for an alternative task. Julie Ferguson Assistant Principal 7. Any dispute on the part of a student should be Wellbeing / Year 12 referred to the appropriate Subject Coordinator, Year Manager, or Assistant Principal. Marryatville High School Newsletter I Issue 2 I March 2011 10 Issue 2 March 2011

The P&F committee Next Meeting When: Tuesday March 22nd at 7.00 can provide new and Where: Kensington Hotel We would love to see you so if you’d like to come existing parents with along, please RSVP to the email address below by an opportunity to meet Monday March 21st so we can book a table. Thanks other parents and to A big thankyou to everyone who helped out at the Year 8 BBQ the Grandparents morning tea, play an active role in they were both successful because of the fantastic the school community. effort everyone put in. Upcoming Events ‒ Year 8 If you would like to join, Parent get together Year 8 parents are invited to a cheese and wine why not come along to night to be held on Wednesday 4th May in The Forge from 7.30pm – 9.30pm. This is an informal our next meeting! night for year 8 parents to meet each other. Keep an eye out for a notice that will come home with your child later in the term. P&F Email: [email protected]

From time to time children get headlice. It is • Soak combs, bruches etc in hot water for at least recommended that you do regular checks of all ten minutes members of your family. Headlice are passed from • Vacuuming carpets may help person to person by direct contact or on shared objects such as towels, combs, hats. It has absolutely • Check all household members daily, for 3 weeks, nothing to do with cleanliness. Anyone, adult or during an outbreak. Treat anyone found to have child, can get headlice. headlice. Repeat treatment 7 to 10 days after initial treatment. What to look for: Please remember: that just treating the hair will • Small light or dark brown insects without wings not eradicate the problem. Check the hair of all • Tiny white eggs (nits) on the hair shafts household members daily during an outbreak and once a week at other times. Remind children to • An intense itching on the head and neck avoid direct head-to-head contact. What to do: What not to do: • Check ALL members of the household at the same • Do not use a 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner in time and treat those who have headlice conjunction with the treatment • Please advise the school if you fi nd headlice • Do not use conditioner or shampoos for 24 hours • Use an effective headlice treatment. after using headlice treatments. Conditioning The pharmacy can advise you agents and harsher detergents can make the treatment less effective • After the treatment, comb the hair with a fi ne-tooth

Headlice Advice Parents & Friends comb to remove as many eggs as possible • Do not blow dry hair • Extra precautions include washing all bedlinen Thankyou for your cooperation. For further and towels with hot water, or tumble drying for information please contact the school on 8304 8420 20 minutes on high. Items such as hats and or alternatively Julie Ferguson, Assistant Principal – helmets should also be thoroughly cleaned Wellbeing on the same number.

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From the Wellbeing Team 1. Restrict access to your profi le. As a result of parental requests we are repeating the 2. Keep private information private. NEVER post information below. Unfortunately many teenagers your full name, address, phone number, date of tend to think that they have more knowledge than birth etc. adults on cyber issues so you may need to impress 3. Do not post a photograph of yourself: facial the following information on them. Please note that recognition technology can be used to track you sometimes social networking sites reset their privacy down or photographs can be used for purposes settings back to the standard setting (when they have other than those you intended. an upgrade for example). Therefore, you need to 4. Choose a screen name that is different from check regularly that your privacy settings are where your real name. you want them to be. 5. Don’t post other information that enables people Social Networking Sites to track you down e.g. sporting commitments, where you meet friends or your school Social networking sites such as MySpace and or workplace. Wellbeing Facebook have become an integral part of many people’s lives. It is relevant to discuss some of the 6. Don’t agree to meet people you have met dangers of these sites. online unless it is in a public place and you have other people with you. • You lose ownership of any material that you put on these sites as part of the conditions you agree 7. If you feel threatened or uncomfortable end to when you sign up for membership. the conversation. • User profi les are fi ndable through the major 8. Report offensive behaviour to website search engines. Thus, they can be found by administrators. anyone with an internet connection. You need to 9. Be suspicious of information from new edit your privacy settings to limit this. online contacts. • It is easy to create a profi le online that does not 10. Don’t talk on the Internet in ways you would not match reality. Thieves and predators use this do in public situations. method to contact unsuspecting people. 11. Remember once you post something you have • Some people have lost jobs or employment lost control of it and it becomes public information. opportunities as a result of information that they have posted on these sites. There are people If you follow these simple suggestions you will be who make a living trawling the internet for safer and will be able to enjoy the benefi ts of social personal information and selling it to third parties. networking sites with more confi dence. If you want to enjoy the social interaction provided Rob Tidd by these sites here are some things you can do to Student Counsellor make the experience safer. For the Wellbeing Team

MHS Governing Council Congratulations William Yeomans has been chosen to represent Casual Vacancy 2011 South Australia at the Australasian Under 17 Expressions of Interest are being sought Badminton Championships. This event is being for a vacancy that has arisen for a Parent held in Wellington, New Zealand from 20 April representative on the Governing Council for to 4 May 2011. Last month he won the Under the rest of 2011. Please email any Expressions 17 State Championships in singles and doubles and is looking forward to representing South of Interest to the Chair Markus Trezise E: [email protected] Australia and promoting the sport of badminton. by 31st March 2011. Marryatville* High School Newsletter I Issue 2 I March* 2011 12 Issue 2 March 2011

Bulb Express Fundraising for If you would like to place an order please complete the order form at the back of the pamphlet and Tennis 2011 return this sheet with the money to the bookroom via your student. Please feel free to show the brochure The tennis group will be selling bulbs again to your family and friends as well, and encourage this term as part of their fundraising efforts them to be adventurous as you. In actual fact, for two teams to go to the nationals schools bulbs are quite easy to grow and really do look after teams challenge at the end of the year. themselves with just a little basic care and sound soil preparation. Bulb selling has been very successful in the past and even people who are self-confessed non-gardeners We will need to ensure all orders are placed by have commented on the success of their bulb Wednesday March 23rd so that the bulbs can plantings. This will now be our major fundraising be delivered back to the school well before the drive as chocolate selling has become an activity school holidays. of the past with the new healthy eating directions Thank you for considering this fundraising effort. applied to schools. Meanwhile … its time to start preparing the soil… Please check out the Bulb Express pamphlet which Sue Dansie your son/daughter should bring home to you via Tennis Co-ordinator their HG teacher and imagine what your own garden could look like this coming Spring season.

Year 10 Work Experience • Attend an induction program at school. Programme • Understand and evaluate the purpose of workplace policies and procedures. The work experience programme is the • Undertake and satisfactorily complete mandatory option available to year 10 students not training in Occupational Health, Safety and attending the ski trip during week three Welfare, Equal Opportunity legislation and Child of term three (Monday 8th to Friday Protection Act (DECS Workplace Guidelines, 2004). 12th August ). Students selecting this • Complete Passport to Safety - an on line OHSW programme will participate in a 35-hour test. http://passporttosafety.com/australia work experience in a business, industry or • Complete a work experience journal, voluntary work of choice. Please note work which refl ects their experience and demonstrates an understanding of work. experience is not for payment. • Contact the supervisor just prior to work There will be an opportunity for students to evaluate experience and be aware of employer and refl ect on their personal development in a work expectation and requirements. context and its subsequent impact on their Personal Learning Plan. Task 3: Work and Employment All year 10 students participating in the programme Skills Evaluation. have received a take home letter, parents and caregivers are asked to agree to their child being a In agreeing to be part of the programme students part of the programme by completing and returning will be required to: Year 10 News Tennis News 10 News Tennis Year the reply slip. For further enquiries please contact • Find their own placement. The school is able Laura Hudson during school hours on 8304 8420. to assist but does not have placements which are Laura Hudson allocated to students Career and Transition Services Coordinator • Complete and return a Work Agreement form prior to placement. The form is a legally binding agreement between the student and the employer and it is essential that all information is read and understood with signatures entered where appropriate. Marryatville High School Newsletter I Issue 2 I March 2011 13 Issue 2 March 2011

On Wednesday 23rd On Wednesday February 23rd a February, a group group of 47 students, 4 staff members and 15 parents attended the 2011 of Marryatville High State Triathlon championships at West students competed in Lakes. It was a fantastic experience the SSSSA Triathlon and all students ran, rode and swam State Championships very well.

Triathlon Students were able to enter as individuals or as a at West Lakes. team of 3. For the under 15 age group they ran The championships were run in ideal conditions and 2km, swam 200m and rode 8.5 km. The Under 17 with a group size of 47 students. With the numerous and Under 20 age groups ran 4.5 km, swam 400m parents who helped out we had one of the largest and rode 17km. contingents of competitors at the event. Triathlon is a There were some terrifi c results for Marryatville, sport consisting of Swimming, Cycling and Running especially Nic Hillbery fi nishing second in the Under with transitions in between each stage of the race. 20 Come ‘N’Try Individual event. Congratulations As a student we could choose to do an Individual to Damian Canala for being selected for the State State Triathlon, an Individual Come ‘N’ Try Triathlon triathlon team to represent South Australia later in or a team Triathlon where a group of 3 would do the year. one leg of the race each. Most students chose to do the team event however some did the Individual Thank you to all of the staff members and parents Triathlon for fi tness or to possibly gain a spot on the who were able to help transport students and bikes state team. Everybody had lots of fun cheering and to and from the triathlon and well done to everybody participating which is what it is all about. for doing such a great job! Congratulations to Damian Canala for fi nishing Courtney Waterman 9.2 6th in the State Under 15 event and Nic Hillbery for fi nishing 2nd in the Come ‘N’ Try Under 20 event. Our standout teams were Grace Lane, Katie Dahl and Courtney Waterman who fi nished 4th in the Under 17 Girls Team event and Alex Donald, Jeremy Hayman and Anthony Giannini who fi nished 5th in the Under 20 Boys Team event. On behalf of the students I would like to thank Andrew Hannaford and Matt Caire for organising for all of us to attend this event, Ms Ramsey and Ms Bushnell for helping out with offi cial’s duties and to all the parents who watched us compete and helped out with transport on the day. Daniel Canala 9.7

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        Have you ever wanted to be a famous radio star and get valuable hands on experience in radio production, then this two day radio training is for you!

YouthFM On-Air Presenter Training is being offered in the April School Holidays.

This FREE, highly popular 2 day radio training enables participants to become regular presenters on the YouthFM radio show skills.where they can further develop their radio

Young people aged 15 - 25 who live, work, study or play in the participating council areas are invited to apply.

The two day FREE On-Air Presenter Training will be held on Thursday 28 April and Friday 29 April 9am – 5pm at Three D Radio.

To be eligible for the April TrainingSession: you must attend the YouthFM Information

Thursday 14 April 6:00pm – 7:30pm Three D Radio, 48 Nelson Street Stepney

RSVP your attendance by contacting the relevant Youth Development Officer at the appropriate Council and fill out an application form by Thursday March 31, 2011

City of Burnside: 8366 4109 City of Campbelltown:8372 8366 5114 9213 City of Prospect: 8342 8041 City of Unley: City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters: 8366 4600

www.i-site.net.au to download/ fill out an For more information please visit application form.

Thank you for your time, we will be in touch soon!

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Eden Park is the Senior Campus of Marryatville High School where Year 12 and 13 students have lessons and can study. The Heritage listed building is surrounded by a garden which has been restored by volunteers over a period of approximately 15 years. Marryatville High School relies on the parent community to maintain the beautiful garden and on selected dates during term time, parents and volunteers get together to work in the garden doing weeding, pruning and general maintenance. The support of the whole school community is vital to ensure that the garden remains the lovely environment that it is today. We also have lots of fun and a nice morning tea. There is a wide range of jobs from pruning, weeding, planting, carting rubbish, digging etc and volunteers on hand that can advise if needed. You don’t have to stay for the full 3 hours, even an hour is a help. If you can’t come a donation for purchasing new plants would help Eden Park . The fi nal working bee for term 1 is: Saturday 2nd April 9.00am to 12.00noon If you can help on any of these dates please email the school [email protected] with your details (see below), alternatively we welcome donations to help with the purchasing of plants.

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Please bring gardening gloves and small tools to weed/prune. Thank you for your support. Eden Park Garden Group 2011

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CO CURRICULAR RESULTS 12/2 Teams Scores Best & lead scoring players TENNIS Drive defeated Pembroke 9 - 55 0 - 26 All played well

CO CURRICULAR RESULTS 19/2 Teams Scores Best & lead scoring players GIRLS TOUCH FOOTBALL Bonnie Thwaites (3), Lauren Kildare (2), Marie Glezos Yr 11 A defeated St Ignatius 13 1 (2), Ella Murison (2), Nikki Burns (1), Chelsea Parsons (1), Paige Mewett (1), Joanne Easson (1) Yr 10 B2 lost to Loreto 2 11 Maddie Watson (2) Yr 10 B3 lost to Mary Mackillop 0 6 All played well Yr 9 A lost to St Ignatius 2 8 Claudia Camilos (1), Mel Orlow (1) Yr 8 B lost to Mary Mackillop 0 6 All played well Yr 8 B3 defeated St Ignatius 6 3 Mel Orlow (4), Claudia Camilos (1), Erin La Barbera (1) BADMINTON Yr 8/9 defeated PAC 17 - 480 9 - 372 All played well TENNIS Drive defeated St Peters 8 - 52 1 - 22 Luke Sebastiani, Hugh Skelly Boys Junior B12 lost to St Johns 8 - 79 10 - 81 All played well Tania Lobanova, Sarah Hnarakis, Courtney Waterman, Girls Senior A defeated Nazareth 6 - 36 0 - 2 Marieke Bayer, Laura Male VOLLEYBALL

Co-Curricular Results Girls Senior A lost to St Ignatius 0 - 38 2 - 51 All played well Girls Senior B lost to O.L.S.H 0 - 55 3 - 64 All played well

CO CURRICULAR RESULTS 26/2 Teams Scores Best & lead scoring players GIRLS BASKETBALL Ciara Fanning-Walsh (4), Emma Kew (4), Senior C lost to St Dominics 14 18 Marissa Koronis (4), Bella Terreri (2) GIRLS TOUCH FOOTBALL Yr 11 A drew with Pembroke 2 2 Lauren Kildare (2) Mel Fuller (4), Alana Giannini (3), Maddie Watson Yr 10 B1 defeated St Ignatius 12 1 (2), Lauren Graziano (1), Taylor Conry-Hall (1), Belinda Monaghan (1) Danika Hunt (2), Breana Leviton (1), Lucy Zola (1), Yr 10 B2 drew with Pembroke 5 5 Scarlett Groom-Ransom (1) Claudia Camilos (3), Mel Orlow (3), Ally Ladas (2), Yr 9 A defeated Loreto 9 3 Erin La Barbera (1) Yr 8 B lost to Pembroke 3 5 Georgia Watson (2), Sunny Tucker (1)

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CO CURRICULAR RESULTS 26/2 Teams Scores Best & lead scoring players TENNIS Drive defeated Westminster 9 - 54 0 - 15 All played well Boys Senior A White defeated St Ignatius 16 - 103 2 - 34 All played well Boys Senior B8 lost to Pulteney 6 - 57 6 - 63 All played well Boys Junior B12 defeated Concordia 11 - 86 6 - 66 All played well Boys Junior B8 defeated St Peters 9 - 62 3 - 33 All played well Girls Senior A lost to Loreto 1 - 18 5 - 31 All played well WATER POLO Senior Girls lost to Loreto 3 12 Sarah Candler (2), Jess Rocco (1) VOLLEYBALL Girls Senior A defeated Mercedes 3 - 63 0 - 38 All played well Girls Senior B defeated St Ignatius 2 - 61 1 - 53 All played well

CO CURRICULAR RESULTS 5/3 Teams Scores Best & lead scoring players GIRLS BASKETBALL Gina Somfl eth (19), Ellen Williams (6), Dejana Graziano Senior C defeated Norwood 37 17 (4), Kate Alley (2), Ciara Fanning-Walsh (2), Emma Kew (2), Bella Terreri (2) Yr 8 C lost to Mary Mackillop 8 27 All played well GIRLS TOUCH FOOTBALL Chelsea Parsons (3), Lauren Kildare (3), Ella Murison (2) Yr 11 A defeated St Dominics 11 2 Nikki Burns (1), Marie Glezos (1), Bonnie Thwaites (1) Co-Curricular Results Maddie Watson (4), Taylor Conry-Hall (3), Yr 10 B1 defeated MHS 2 13 2 Lauren Graziano (2), Lydia Windley (1), Rebecca Ford (1), Mel Fuller (1), Gab Dimasi (1) Yr 10 B2 lost to MHS 1 2 13 Scarlett Groom-Ransom (2) Yr 9 A drew with Loreto 4 4 Mel Orlow (2), Claudia Camilos (2) Yr 8 B lost to St Ignatius 2 6 Sunny Tucker (2) TENNIS Drive defeated Trinity 8 - 51 1 - 13 All played well Drive defeated Unley (2/3/11) 8 - 50 1 - 14 All played well Boys Senior A Blue defeated St Ignatius 18 - 10 8 0 - 36 All played well Boys Junior B12 defeated Blackfriars 10 - 66 2 - 36 All played well Boys Junior B8 lost to CBC 2 - 35 10 - 72 All played well VOLLEYBALL Girls Senior A lost to Loreto 1 - 52 2 - 49 All played well Girls Senior B defeated St Ignatius 3 - 63 0 - 33 All played well

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Diary Dates School Contacts

March 21 Year 10 PE Aquatics (Group 1) Phone 8304 8420

Jazz Cabaret – Latvian Club, Press April 1 Wayville 1 for Reception, 2 for Student Services, 3 for Finance, 4 for Music, 5 for Business Manager April 3 MHS Old Scholars Reunion

April 4 Year 8 excursions to Monarto Zoo Direct Lines

Choral Concert – Pilgrim Church, Student Services 8304 8426 April 11 Adelaide Gymnasium 8304 8437 April 12 Year 10 PE Aquatics (Group 2) Music Centre 8304 8431

April 12 Governing Council meeting The Forge 8304 8414

Student Counsellors: April 13 Parent/Teacher interviews Jenny Hunter 8304 8428 Robert Tidd 8304 8482 April 15 Last day – Term 1 dismissal 2.30pm Contact Details

Year 8 Manager Manuel Pontikinas

Year 9 Manager Bryce Woodley

General Information Absentees, Late Arrivals, Year 10 Manager Alana Madden Early Leavers Year 11 Manager Steve Heard For all absentees please call Student Services on Year 12 Manager Geof Bailey 8304 8426. For late arrivals from 8:30am, students need to sign International Education Sarah Goldfain in at either Student Services or the Library. Year 12 students can sign in at the Eden Park campus. They Career & Transition Laura Hudson are expected to have a note for their home group teacher the next day. Co Curricular Tony Byles Students who need to leave early need to signign out through Student Services. Please contact Penny at Student Services iff yyouou have messages about students arriving latete oorr needing to leave early.

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